Catering Assistant

OCS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a General Assistant for weekend night shifts in Bedford. You will assist with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, receive deliveries, and serve customers according to the menu, stepping in as host during events.

We value excellent customer service, good time management, and organisational skills. Right to work in the UK is required; training in food hygiene Level 2 is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Food hygiene Level 2 desirable but not essential
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good time-management and organisational abilities

Responsibilities

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment
• Assist with receiving and unpacking deliveries, organising food and supply storage
• Serve food items to customers according to the menu, step in as host/waiter at events
• Top up vending services

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

About The Role

Shift Pattern: Friday and Saturday 23:45-04:15

What are we looking for?

• Help with food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, trimming, and making sandwiches and salads
• Be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment. This includes cleaning utensils, tableware, and catering stations
• Assist with receiving and unpacking all deliveries, ensuring that the food and supply storage areas are organised
• Serve food items to customers in accordance with the menu prepared by the Chefs. Our General Assistants may also act as a host/waiter when needed in events
• Top up Vending services

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• A food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable but not essential as we can supply this training
• Excellent customer service skills are essential
• Good time-management and organisational abilities

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.